Chapter 3

Abraham, his son Isaac, and

Isaac’s son Jacob all listened to God

and followed him. They were not

perfect people, but they were God’s

chosen ones. Over the years, they

had many hardships and challenges,

but God stood by them, even in their

toughest times. God had a great plan

for his nation. His presence and

his power were with his people

every step of the way.

When Abraham’s grandson Jacob grew up, he had many

sons. But Jacob loved one son more than all the others: his son

Joseph. To show his love for Joseph, Jacob made him a special

gift-a beautiful coat of many colors. This made Joseph’s

brothers very jealous. They didn’t like their father playing

favorites.

“Listen to the dream I had,” Joseph told his brothers one

morning. “We were binding sheaves of grain when suddenly

my sheaf stood straight up. Then your sheaves gathered

around mine and bowed down to it.”

Joseph’s brothers were annoyed at the story. “Are you

saying that WE will bow down to YOU someday?” The

brothers grew even angrier.

Then, one day, Jacob sent Joseph out to visit his brothers

who were in the fields tending the sheep. When they noticed

Joseph coming, they saw a chance to get rid of the younger

brother they hated so much.

The brothers grabbed Joseph, ripped off his beautiful coat,

and threw him into a dry well. Soon, a caravan of camels and

merchants came by on its way to Egypt.

“I’ve got an idea,” said one of the brothers. “Let’s sell

Joseph to these men!” The brothers took Joseph out of the

well and sold him to the merchants for 20 shekels of silver.

Then they grabbed his coat, dipped it in animal blood, and took

it to their father.

“Father,” they cried, “look what we found!”

Jacob knew the robe belonged to Joseph. Jacob was

heartbroken, believing the boy he loved so much was dead. For

many days, Jacob mourned and wept for his son.

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